Entertainment Tidbits

NBC is planning a star-studded variety special called NBC 100 to mark the network’s 100th anniversary. The event will feature NBC alumni and current stars, offering music performances, comedy tributes, behind-the-scenes stories, and surprise reunions. The special, slated for fall 2026, promises a fun-filled six-hour retrospective. (Deadline)

Beyond The Gates has been renewed for a second season by CBS after seeing an increase in viewership during season one. Set in an affluent African American community outside Washington, DC, the show follows the Duprees, a powerful family with hidden secrets. It airs weekdays (2-3 PM, ET; 1-2 PM, PT) on CBS. (Deadline)

Lena Dunham’s new Netflix series Too Much starring Meg Stalter and Will Sharpe, premieres July 10th. The show follows Jessica, a New York workaholic who relocates to London after a tough breakup. There, she meets Felix, leading to an unexpected and tumultuous connection that explores the complexities of relationships. (Deadline)

Olympic gold medal wrestler Kyle Snyder was arrested in an Ohio prostitution sting. Authorities conducted an undercover operation leading to his arrest after responding to an ad and paying for sexual act at a hotel. Snyder, the youngest wrestling world champion in U.S. history, he’s being charged along with 15 others. (Us Weekly)

Amazon Prime Video’s ad tier now reaches over 130 million U.S. customers, up from 115 million last year, showcasing its extensive reach. 88% of Prime Video viewers also shop on Amazon, emphasizing the direct link between viewing and purchasing. The company next plans to introduce new AI-powered ad tech. (THR)

Metallica’s concert at Lane Stadium in Virginia registered as minor seismic event when more than 60,000 fans jumped during “Enter Sandman” caused ground movement. Virginia Tech Seismological Observatory confirmed tremors. The track “Enter Sandman” holds special significance for Virginia Tech Hokies football. (Billboard)

NBC greenlit a series starring Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe titled The Fall & Rise of Reggie Dinkins. The show features Morgan as a disgraced football player on a mission to rehab his image, with Radcliffe in a supporting role. The cast also includes Erika Alexander, Bobby Moynihan, Precious Way, and Jalyn Hall. (Deadline)